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| What will many patients who come to the OR for oral procedures have? |
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| What is a common concern for patients? |
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Most patients are NOT concerned about the aesthetic outcome of their surgery.
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FALSE
Many patients are concerned about the aesthetic outcome of their surgery. |
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| What is done to alleviate any fears the patient may be experiencing? |
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| Education about the entire surgical process from transportation to the OR to the recovery room. |
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| What is a common worry a patient may have regarding the procedure they are having performed? |
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| The amount of pain the procedure will produce. |
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| Children requiring what type of extensive work might be brought to the OR? |
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Only certain patients require an interview and a thorough chart evaluation.
TRUE OR FALSE |
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FALSE
Each patient should be interviewed as well as their chart evaluated. |
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| What FIVE things are examined and verified on a patients chart? |
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1.history
2.physical
3.NPO status
4.allergies
5.diagnostic and lab results |
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| What is a vital part of oral surgery and should be readily available? |
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| What is usually done prior to the surgery and takes place with the surgeon? |
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The consultation with the surgeon addresses details of the procedure as well as possible variations.
TRUE OR FALSE |
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| What type of patient may already be hospitalized for other reasons and may come to the OR for dental work? |
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Patients about to undergo oral surgery have legitimate concerns that can be dealt with in post-op depending on the success of the surgery.
TRUE OR FALSE |
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FALSE
Patients who are about to undergo oral surgery have several preoperative factors that need to be addressed before the surgery. |
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| How should a patients concerns regarding their surgery be addressed? |
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| properly and individualized |
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| What benefit does performing a thorough patient evaluation provide? |
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| It helps the surgical team provide accurate, efficient care. |
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